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THE VIEW - Vice President Joe Biden is a guest on "The View," Wednesday, December 13, 2017 airing on the ABC Television Network. (Photo by Lou Rocco/ABC via Getty Images)
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN, MEGHAN MCCAIN

(KMOX) – An emotional moment on Wednesday’s episode of “The View,” as former Vice President Joe Biden consoles Meghan McCain, whose father John McCain was diagnosed with the same brain cancer as Biden’s late son, Beau.

Beau Biden passed away in May of 2015, at age 46.

“I think about Beau almost every day,” McCain tells Biden through tears.

“I know you and your family have been through tragedy that I couldn’t conceive of,” McCain continues. “What would you tell people —”

“Look, look, look,” Biden interrupts her question, walking over to sit next McCain, grabbing her hand.

“One of the things that gave Beau courage — my word — was John,” Biden says. “Your dad took care of my Beau.”

In an emotional moment, Joe Biden consoles Meghan McCain, whose father was diagnosed with the same cancer as Biden's late son Beau: "There is hope. And if anybody can make it, your dad [can]." pic.twitter.com/5IyS0qAgws

“There is hope, and if anybody can make it,” Biden continues, “your dad — her dad is one of my best friends.”

He jokes that the two are like brothers raised by different fathers because of their opposite points of view — Biden is a Democrat, and McCain is a Republican.

Biden expressed the importance of having and maintaining hope after a cancer diagnosis.

There are no words I have to convey my immense gratitude to @JoeBiden and his family – your strength, hope and fortitude are an inspiration to me and so many others daily. Thank you for your kindness today and sharing your story with us @TheViewpic.twitter.com/LYmAD5HaTq